1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 637 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
